Selected from 54 applications from across the Nordic region, artists Jacek Smolicki, Elise Arvefjörd (together with dancer and choreographer Anna Öberg), and Louise Kvarby will spend eight weeks exploring the research environment at MAX IV and developing new artistic works inspired by their experiences.
Working across fields such as sound art, performance, dance, film, and interactive media, the artists will engage directly with researchers and the scientific community at the world-leading synchrotron facility. The residency builds on the ongoing work of the programme’s first resident artist, Jennifer Rainsford, who has been collaborating with researchers at MAX IV and experimenting with augmented reality projects using data and insights from the facility. Her residency work was recently presented to the public during Malmö Gallery Weekend (25–27 September 2026), offering visitors a chance to experience the results of this unique art-and-science collaboration.
A key partner in the programme is IAC, which provides the artists with access to its unique facilities, technical resources, and interdisciplinary environment throughout their residency.
The residency has been made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Gyllenstiernska Krapperup Foundation.
Read more about the MAX IV residency in the article by vice-rector Anki Wallengren (in Swedish)
